Reviews

"Stiegman lets local people tell their own stories and, in the process, provides us with a deep insight into the struggles they face-- their stubborn refusal to abandon their traditional ways of life despite intense pressure from governments and corporations. These are valuable stories, full of insights and inspiration, that will be of use to people around the world." (to read the full review, click here)

-- Devlin Kuyek, author, activist and researcher with GRAIN, an international organization promoting local control over biodiversity and knowledge

"These films are an excellent exploration of the deep frustration within coastal communities given the current situation in the Canadian fisheries sector. They weave together both native and non-native perspectives, and document a wonderful story of cooperation between the two communities in the Annapolis Basin area. I look forward to using these films in my undergraduate and graduate teaching in order to address issues of command and control resource management and of community struggles to deal with the resulting stock degradation and distributional issues."

-- Melanie G. Wiber, Department of Anthropology, University of New Brunswick

"In the Same Boat would appeal to students from grades 7 - 12. It’s local; the photography is well done; the vocabulary is accessible to students in that grade range; the content is curriculum relevant. The film could be used in the following classes: Economics - XI, XII; Atlantic Canadian Studies- IX; Canadian History-VII, VIII, & XI; Mi’kmag history classes-X or XI; and possibly in Law-XI and XII.Another plus is the length of each segment, ideal for shorter classes, allowing time for viewing followed by group(s) discussion and/or reaction/comments. The David vs Goliath aspect of the two segments would, I think, appeal to a lot of students, as would the story of the local native and non-native fishers ability to resolve long standing tensions over the fisheries in district 34.It shows how collaboration, cooperation, willingness to negotiate, and being willing to listen to other points of view, can lead to an amicable and productive resolution of long standing divisive issues. It demonstrates, and models, the problem solving, responsible citizenship, community service EGL’s emphasized in the provincially mandated curricular/PSP guidelines. I would have no reservations showing both segments to students in either junior or senior high school."

-- Carmon Stone, Department of Education, Mount St Vincent’s University